EU & UK Regulatory Affairs Leader (Crypto)

OKX Group; Hongkong; Hybrid; HKD 1,412,000 - 2,196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Token/equity participation

Job summary

OKX Group is seeking a Head of Intergovernmental & Regulatory Affairs for the EU & UK to lead engagement with regulators and policymakers. You will shape policy positions and collaborate with senior leadership to align regulatory strategy with business goals.

You will represent the company in regulatory forums, monitor developments like MiCA and DORA, and guide cross-functional teams to embed regulatory considerations in strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in government relations or regulatory affairs, preferably in financial services.
• Deep understanding of global crypto and digital asset regulation.
• Existing relationships with regulators in EEA and UK.
• Experience engaging regulators directly with industry bodies or government agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to translate regulatory concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strategic thinker with execution-focused capability.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global government relations strategy aligned to expansion priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, government agencies, legislative bodies, and industry associations.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret regulatory developments (MiCA, DORA, FSMA) and translate implications for internal stakeholders.
• Represent the company in regulatory consultations, policy roundtables, and industry working groups.
• Develop the company's policy positions and draft regulatory submissions and position papers.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Product, Communications and Business teams to embed regulatory considerations in decisions.
• Advise senior leadership and the Board on geopolitical and regulatory risk.
• Lead and grow a team of government relations and public policy professionals.

Skills

Govern policy leadership

Regulatory affairs

Regulatory relationships

Regulatory engagement

Written and verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Execution-oriented

Job description

OKX Group is seeking a Head of Intergovernmental & Regulatory Affairs for the EU & UK to lead engagement with regulators and policymakers. You will shape policy positions and collaborate with senior leadership to align regulatory strategy with business goals.

You will represent the company in regulatory forums, monitor developments like MiCA and DORA, and guide cross-functional teams to embed regulatory considerations in strategic decisions.